Quick summary: A partial solar eclipse occurs on September 21, 2025, visible across the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, parts of South America and surrounding oceans). India will not see it because the eclipse takes place after sunset in the region.
Where will it be visible?
The partial eclipse will be visible primarily in the Southern Hemisphere — including Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, parts of South America, and large swathes of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Regions in the Northern Hemisphere such as India, most of Asia and Europe will not see it.
Timings (UTC & IST)
- Starts: ~17:40 UTC (≈ 23:10 IST, after sunset in India)
- Maximum: ~19:30 UTC (≈ 01:00 IST)
- Ends: ~21:00 UTC (≈ 02:30 IST)
Because it happens after sunset for India, the Sun will already be below the horizon and the eclipse won’t be visible locally.
Scientific importance
- Studying the Sun’s corona and solar atmosphere
- Understanding space weather and solar activity
- Public engagement and education in astronomy
Why India will miss it
The eclipse window is during night-time hours in India — the Sun sets before the eclipse begins — so the event is not visible from the subcontinent on September 21, 2025.
Safe viewing tips (for visible regions)
- Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses.
- Attach solar filters to the front of optics (binoculars/telescopes).
- Try pinhole projection to view indirectly.
What’s next for India?
While this event is not visible in India, mark your calendar: a major eclipse opportunity for the region arrives on August 12, 2026.
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